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2010 Body-for-LIFE Challenge

Official Entry Kit

Awesome Prizes,
Including:
Cash
Custom Jackets
EAS Products
Home Gym Equipment

Get Started Now!


Whether youre starting your
first Body-for-LIFE Challenge
or your fourth, now is your
opportunity to become a
champion today
Chances are if youre reading this, its because you know in your
heart that the time has come to make a change. Life throws us
all curve balls from time to time, and in the process we dont
always make the best choices. If you are like I was, you might
not even recognize the person in the mirror anymore and are
asking yourself how you even got to this point. Before you start
wasting any more energy thinking about how you got here, I
Michelle Lee Gregory Kemp Marnie Schmitt Ron Tindall
want you to stop right now and re-focus your energy on the
oppositeon where you WANT to bewhere you CAN be
and where you DESERVE to be!
Re-shaping your lifestyle to one that is healthy, balanced, full of 2010 Body-for-LIFE
energy, and one that brings out the very best in you is so much
Challenge Prizes
Before After
Emily Alvers
simpler than you might think. When I chose to do Body-for-
LIFE, I didnt realize how much physically transforming would also translate into all other areas of
my life. Not only did I lose almost 10% body fat and 8 dress sizes in only 12 weeks, I also completely Grand Master Champions
changed my mood, attitude, relationships, career, and my entire outlook on life. Taking the Body-
for-LIFE Challenge was hands down the best decision I ever made, and it continues to pay off in
Neil Haeger
(1 Male, 1 Female) will receive: Karen Brabandt

ways that I never even imaginedand it all happened with a short 12 week commitment to follow
the program. $25,000 cash
The Challenge has been set up so it is easy to understand. All the tools you need are right here in BFL Champion leather jacket ($1,500 value)
this packet and in the book. There is an entire support community at bodyforlife.com and one-on-
one support from EAS representatives by phone, and these great tools will not cost you a thing. I Reimbursement of EAS products
am living proof that it works, but you have to experience it yourself to understand how truly life
changing Body-for-LIFE is. The only person that can make the choice to do it is YOU. You can spend Suzanne Ihde purchased during the Challenge Shawn Taylor
the next 12 weeks living life as you have been and drift even further from the person you want to
be, OR you can make a commitment now to change your life forever. Take a leap of faith and go for Free home gym, courtesy of PowerBlocks
it I promise you wont regret it!

Best of Life, $5,000 store credit at AbbottStore.com


Emily Alvers
2008 Grand Master Champion Category Champions will receive:
It is difficult to imagine what my life would be like without Ken Young $10,000 cash Kitara & Jahid Wilson
Body-for-LIFE. On January 1st, 2008 I made a decision that
would change my life forever. I downloaded the official entry BFL Champion jacket ($1,500 value)
kit and I made the commitment that I was all in. I would make
no excuses, and I would be able to write my success story. I Reimbursement of EAS products
accepted the 12 week challenge and consequently I have
improved every aspect of my life. I have become a better purchased during the Challenge
father, husband, friend, teacher, and coach. In 12 weeks I
changed how I looked, and more importantly how I felt. Free home gym, courtesy of PowerBlocks
Charles Damiano Tracy Gordon
I have since learned that we can all inspire others. If you take
this challenge head on you will not only change your life but
$2,500 store credit at AbbottStore.com
Before After the lives of those around you. I have had the opportunity to
Colby Knight
see friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors change their lives
with Body-for-LIFE. Body-for-LIFE gives you the opportunity to
empower yourself. What is more powerful than setting a goal, and accomplishing that goal? Body-
for-LIFE is giving you the tools to be successful. Have a vision! Decide now what you will become.
Use this entry kit as a guide, and commit that you will fill it out, take your pictures, and send it in.
Sarah Brown
What are you waiting for? Prove to yourself you can do it! There are 84 days that separate you from Grady and Christine Brewer

where you are now and where you want to be. Dont let those 84 days pass you by.

Wishing you the Best,

C olby K night
2008 Grand Master Champion

Susan Holt, Sandee Kensinger, Wendy Barrie, Daniel Keck, and Kathy Pauck John York, Vince Guyer, John Danderand, Brandon Deiderich, Chad Heller,
Jim Bartley, Dustin Franks, Matt McKinney

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INFORMATION
By signing below, you acknowledge that you have read the Rules and Regulations governing the What EAS or Abbott Nutrition products did you use?
2010 Body-for-LIFE Challenge, and you agree to be bound by these Rules and Regulations. (This can include Myoplex, AdvantEDGE ZonePerfect Ensure, or Glucerna.)
Date: Ready to q Myoplex Strength Formula q Myoplex q Myoplex Lite
Name (first): (last): Drink Shakes q Myoplex Carb Control q AdvantEDGE Carb Control
Daytime phone: Bars q Myoplex Strength Formula q Myoplex Lite q Myoplex Carb Control
Evening phone: q Myoplex Deluxe q Myoplex Mass q AdvantEDGE Carb Control
Occupation: Shakes q Myoplex q Myoplex Lite q Myoplex Deluxe q Myoplex Carb Control
Birth Date: Supplements q Phosphagen q Phosphagen HP q Phosphagen Elite
E-mail: q Endurathon q Race Recovery q Catapult q Muscle Armor
Street Address: City: q CLA q HMB q L-Glutamine q HMB q Betagen
State: ZIP Code: q 100% Whey Protein q EAS Soy Protein q Premium Protein
Flavor(s) q Chocolate q Vanilla q Strawberry q Chocolate Peanut Butter
What is your 12-week Goal? q Get Lean and Tone q Get Lean and Strong q Cookies & Cream q Peanut Butter q Peanut Caramel q Cinnamon Roll
q Lose Body Fat q Build Size and Strength q Chocolate Chip q Banana q Fruit Punch q Orange
Other
Date you began your 12-week Program:
Where did you work out during your 12-week Challenge?
Date you finished your 12-week Program: q At home
q GymPlease list name and location:
Starting weight (mandatory): Height:
Please select your category:
Optional starting statistics (blood pressure, cholesterol, body fat %, clothing size, etc.): q Men 18-29 q Men 30-45 q Men 46 and over
q Women 18-29 q Women 30-45 q Women 46 and over
q Family Group/Couples If competing as a family, you must be related. Minimum 2 people.
Cash prize equally divided among members, but each member receives product
12-week weight (mandatory):
reimbursement, a jacket and a product voucher. Members will share the PowerBlocks
Optional 12-week statistics (blood pressure, cholesterol, body fat %, clothing size, etc): home gym. Competitors in this category may also enter as individuals.
q Large Group Must work together or be members of the same organization, including a neighbor-
hood, Body-for-LIFE Club, etc. Minimum 5 people. Cash prize equally divided
among members, but each member receives product reimbursement, a jacket and
Competitors signature: a product voucher. Members will share the PowerBlocks home gym. Competitors in
this category may also enter as individuals.
Co-competitors signature (as applicable):
Where did you find out about the Body-for-LIFE Challenge?

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Questions and Answers
about the Body-for-LIFE Challenge Tracy Jeffries Q: Do I have to keep track of my weight or body fat percentage
2002 Runner-Up to officially compete in the Challenge?
A: Yes, you must include your weight on the entry form (page 3). However, body fat
Q: What is the Challenge all about? percentage is optional. Please share the information about your progress that is meaningful

A: When EAS created the Challenge concept and held our first event 15 years to you. For some it will be body composition percentages, for others it will be cholesterol
levels or blood pressure. Many women find that dress size is a meaningful indicator;
ago, we hoped it would inspire people to make exercise and proper nutrition a whereas many men find that keeping track of their waist size and the size of their arm or
top priority in their lives. Many people know what to do, but weve discovered leg to be a good measure of success. It is completely up to you. Get creative!
that they need an incentive to help them focus. The idea worked, and now the
Body-for-LIFE Challenge has become internationally known around the world.
But to many, it signifies much more than building a better body the Challenge
Q: I dont belong to a gym. How can I get started on the training portion of the
Challenge?
is a celebration of what is best about the human spirit. Its about the growth and
goodness we can all experience when we harness our untapped potential to A: The great thing about Body-for-LIFE is that you dont need to belong to a gym to
changeto move forward and improve all aspects of our lives. complete the training portion of the 12-week program. Many of our past participants
and Champions did the program exclusively at home. The exercises are simple, and all
Q: I would like to accept the Challenge, but I dont know much about you really need is a set of dumbbells, PowerBlocks, or resistance bands. You can run or
nutrition and training. Where can I learn more? walk outside for the cardio workout, or use an exercise bike or any other type of cardio

A: We recommend these sources of information: Body-for-LIFE, Champions


equipment. For more ideas on working out without a gym, please call 1-800-297-9776
or visit www.bodyforlife.com.
Body-for-LIFE, www.bodyforlife.com, and for those participating in the United
States, our Body-for-LIFE Advisors, who you can call at 1-800-297-9776. The
Body-for-LIFE books are comprehensive and easy to read. They can help you
Q: Do I have to use EAS products to officially compete in the Body-for-LIFE Challenge?
learn how to build muscle and burn fat fast through an integrated approach to A: You must use at least one EAS product during your Challenge. EAS product lines
training and nutrition. They both contain vitally important information on how include Myoplex and AdvantEDGE. In addition, you can also use any Abbott Nutrition
to set goals and achieve them, as well as providing you with the opportunity product, such as Ensure, Glucerna* or ZonePerfect. Please remember that Challenge
to learn from others who have successfully completed the 12-week Program. participants announced as Champions will be reimbursed for EAS or Abbott Nutrition
Body-for-LIFE books are available at booksellers everywhere. products purchased during their 12 weeks if they send in their receipts. For more
information on the Challenge or products, please visit us at eas.com, or bodyforlife.com, or
Q: I have accepted your Challenge in the past, but didnt make it all 12 call us at 1-800-297-9776.
weeks. Can I enter again?
A: Yes! Q: Ive noticed that some Challenge participants held
newspapers in their photos and some of the guys shaved body hair
Q: Im not sure if I will be able to reach my goal in 12 weeks. Can I enter and tanned. Do I need to do these things?
more than once? A: Holding a newspaper is a great way to date your photos
A: Yes, you can. We admire those who have the strength of character to for sharing them with family and friends, but holding a newspaper
in your photos is not required. You do not need to shave or tan.
keep going. You may enter as many times as you like this year, as long as the
dates do not overlap. Some competitors do this simply to show their muscle definition
more clearly.
*Glucerna products are for use under medical supervision as part of a diabetes management plan.
PowerBlocksTM is not a trademark of Abbott

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Nutrition
Nutrition
Balanced nutrition is the key with Body-for-LIFE. Feed your body a combination
of protein and carbohydrates every few hours to ensure proper recovery from
workouts and optimal energy levels throughout the day. For best results, eat five
to six portion correct meals each day. A portion is the size of your clenched fist
Suggested Foods List
Use these lists to create your Body-for-LIFE meals.
Proteins
Chicken breast
Turkey breast
Carbohydrates
Baked potato
Sweet potato
Vegetables
Broccoli
Asparagus
or open palm of your hand. Lean ground turkey Yams Lettuce
Swordfish Squash Carrots
How to create a Body-for-LIFE meal: Orange roughy Pumpkin Cauliflower
Haddock Steamed brown rice Green beans
1) Protein. Choose a portion of lean protein, such as chicken breast, ground Salmon Steamed wild rice Green peppers
turkey, fish or steak. (Size of an open palm)
Tuna Pasta Mushrooms
2) Carbohydrates. Choose a portion of complex carbohydrates, such as Crab Oatmeal Spinach
a small baked potato, sweet potato, a cup of brown rice or a slice of Lobster Barley Tomato
whole-wheat bread. (Size of a clenched fist) Shrimp Beans Peas
Top round steak Kidney beans Brussels sprouts
3) Vegetables. Add a portion of vegetables to at least two meals each day. Top sirloin steak Corn Artichoke
Lean ground beef Strawberries Cabbage
4) Essential fats. Consume one tablespoon of unsaturated oil daily or three Buffalo Melon Celery
portions of salmon per week. Lean ham Apple Zucchini
Egg whites or substitutes Orange Cucumber
5) Water. Drink at least 10 glasses of water each day. Trout Fat-free yogurt Onion
Quick Tip: A portion is the size of the Low-fat cheese Whole-wheat bread
palm of your hand or closed fist. Low-fat cottage cheese High-fiber cereal Vegetarian Proteins
Wild-game meat Whole-wheat tortilla Tempeh
Whole grains Seitan
Fats Tofu
Avocado Fats to Avoid Texturized vegetable
Sunflower seeds Butter protein
Pumpkin seeds Fried foods Soy foods
Cold-water fish Mayonnaise Veggie burgers
Natural peanut butter Sweets
Low-sodium nuts Whole-fat dairy products
Olives and olive oil
Safflower oil
Canola oil
Sunflower oil
Flax seed oil
Quick Tip: Myoplex meal-replacement powders, ready-to-
drink shakes and nutrition bars provide convenient, healthy
alternatives to one or two of your daily whole food meals.

Quick Tip: For best results, plan your


meals in advance and record what you
eat in a journal.

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Shopping
Smart Shopping Tips
In the produce section:
Stock upthe more the better. Aim for a variety of colors in your cart
to ensure a variety of nutrients.
In the grocery section:
Bread: choose whole-grain type, with a whole-grain
as the first ingredient and 2 or more grams of fiber
per slice. Look for whole grain bagels, pita bread and
English muffins, but avoid higher-fat bread products
like muffins, croissants and pastries.
Try pre-washed, pre-cut veggies and pre-bagged salads for quick Cereals: choose whole-grain types with at least 4 to 5
snacks and side dishes. grams of fiber and fewer than 10 grams of sugar per
Buy walnuts, almonds and other nuts for a protein and healthy fat serving.
source addition to a meal. Crackers: choose low-fat crackers and whole-grain
varieties.
Pastas and rice: look for whole-grain or whole-wheat
At the dairy case: versions.
Skim milk and yogurt: choose low-fat (1 percent or 2 percent) or non- Canned soups: bean-based soups are often good
fat (skim) products. choices. Choose broth-based type soups like
Cheese: choose the 2 percent type (usually part-skim), which minestrone, chicken noodle or chicken/rice and vegetable, which are
contains 5 grams of fat or fewer per serving. Or try fat-free cheese, lower in fat than cream-based soups. Look for lower sodium varieties.
although it differs in consistency and taste. Fruit and vegetable juices: choose 100 percent fruit juices. Select
Cottage cheese: choose low-fat or non-fat (1 percent fat or fewer). lower-sodium vegetable juices. Look for canned fruits packed in their
Butter subsitute: use Butter Buds and olive oil for flavorings instead own juice for less sugar and fewer calories and lower-sodium versions
of butter. of canned vegetables. Choose fresh before frozen with canned as
your last choice. Limit fruit for a leaner physique.
Canned chicken and tuna: choose packed in water, not oil.
In the meat/deli section: Canned Italian tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce: these low-fat
Beef: choose lean cuts like eye of round, top round and round tip or sauces make whipping up a meal of pasta a cinch.
loin cuts. Look for 90 percent or 95 percent lean labels. Peanut butter: choose a natural style brand and be sure to mix the oil
Chicken: buy skinless, or remove the skin at home. Boneless, skinless on top back into the butter.
chicken breasts are fast and easy to prepare, and many deli sections Whole fruit is a better choice than dried fruit or fruit juice.
offer pre-roasted chicken as well.
Turkey: remove the skin before eating. Check the label on ground In the frozen food section:
turkey before buyingits usually high in fat. Skillet meals and frozen entrees: choose those that are low in
Pork: choose tenderloin or other loin cuts and Canadian bacon over sodium and fat.
regular bacon. Frozen soups: look for broth- and bean-based versions.
Luncheon meats: choose meats that have 2 grams of fat or fewer per Frozen rice bowls: a healthy choice, but watch the fat and salt
serving and are low in sodium. Read the labels on hot dogsmost content.
are high in fat. Low-fat frozen breakfast items: double-check the labels for fat
Fresh fish: all goodfind a fish that is flavorful and in season. content.
Salads, pre-packaged sandwiches and other convenience foods: you Frozen mashed potatoes and frozen vegetables: check the fat and
can pick up a quick meal at the stores deli, but look for lower-fat salt content.
versions and avoid mayonnaise-heavy dressings. Frozen fruit like strawberries, raspberries and blueberries: look for
fruit-only versionstheyre great for quick smoothies.
Quick Tip: For all your product needs,
Frozen stir-fry rice or pasta and veggies: look for low-fat and sodium
visit www.eas.com for more information.
varieties.
Frozen desserts: look for fruit-juice bars, frozen fruit, sorbet, frozen
yogurt and low-fat ice creams with fewer than 5 grams of fat per
serving.

With all of these food selections, make sure you combine both protein and
carbohydrate to make a Body-for-LIFE meal.

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The Right Products for the Right Goal
Regardless of the goal youve chosen, EAS has a variety of products to help you reach your goal when used in conjunction
with diet and resistance training. The Body-for-LIFE Starter Packs (sold exclusively online at AbbottStore.com) below
offer examples of recommended EAS products to consider to help you reach your goal.

1. Choose Your Goal 2. Choose the Right Products 3. Sample Goal-based Nutrition
Lose Body Fat Myoplex Lite Goal: Lose Body Fat Noon 5 p.m.
Bars turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread 6 ounces grilled
Sample Meal Plan cup cottage cheese chicken breast
Shake mixes 7 a.m.
1 cup mixed vegetables 1 cup brown rice
Ready-to-Drink shakes cup oatmeal
1 serving CLA 1 cup asparagus
4 egg whites scrambled
Myoplex Carb Control 1 serving CLA
1:30 p.m. Workout 7 p.m.
Bars 10 a.m.
2:30 p.m. 1 serving AdvantEDGE
Shake mixes 1 serving Myoplex Lite (within 30 Carb Control
2 whole boiled eggs
Ready-to-Drink shakes minutes post-workout) 1 serving CLA
1 orange
CLA
Margi Faze May help improve body composition

Get Lean and Strong MyoplexStrength Formula Goal: Get Lean & Strong Noon 5 p.m.

Dietary and caloric needs can vary from individual to individual and will be influenced by gender, activity level and age.
Tuna sandwich on whole-wheat bread 6 ounces grilled salmon
Ready-to-Drink shakes Sample Meal Plan 1 banana 1 cup steamed broccoli
Bars 7 a.m.
1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup brown rice
Muscle Armor 5 egg whites, scrambled
1 serving CLA 2 glasses water
1 cup mixed fruit
HMB and amino acid 1 serving CLA
1 serving Muscle Armor 1 serving CLA
supplement 1:30 p.m. Workout 1 serving Muscle Armor
1 cup coffee
2:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Phosphagen Elite 10 a.m.
1 serving Phosphagen Elite 1 serving Myoplex
Advanced creatine supplement 2 whole boiled eggs
1 serving Myoplex Strength Formula Strength Formula
1 orange
CLA 1 serving Phosphagen Elite
(within 30 minutes post-workout)

Workout time is for example purposes only. Drink at least 10 cups of water a day.
Chris Chamberlin May help improve body composition
Get Lean and Tone Myoplex Lite Goal: Get Lean & Tone Noon
5 ounces lean grilled steak
6 p.m.
6 ounces grilled tuna steak
Ready-to-Drink shakes Sample Meal Plan
Bars 7 a.m. 1 cup broccoli 1 cup zucchini
cup cottage cheese Small salad
Shake mixes 1 serving Betagen
1 serving CLA 1 serving CLA
8 a.m.
Betagen 1 cup oatmeal 1:30 p.m. Workout 8 p.m.
Creatine plus 4 egg whites scrambled 2:30 p.m. 1 serving of Myoplex Lite
HMB supplement 1 serving CLA 1 serving Betagen 1 serving Betagen
10 a.m. 1 serving Myoplex Lite
CLA 2 whole boiled eggs (within 30 minutes post-workout)
May help improve body composition 1 orange
Jen Weatherman

Build Size and Strength Myoplex Goal: Build Size & Strength Noon 6 p.m.
Ready-to-Drink Shakes Sample Meal Plan Turkey burger on whole-wheat Grilled chicken breast
8 a.m. bun with tomato slice and fat-free 1 cup steamed broccoli
Shake Mixes cheddar 1 cup brown rice
5 egg white omelet with mushrooms
Muscle Armor 1 piece whole-wheat toast 1 cup cottage cheese with walnut slivers 1 baked potato
1 apple 1 serving Muscle Armor
HMB and amino acid 1 banana
Mixed green salad 9 p.m.
supplement 1 cup green tea
1 serving Muscle Armor 1:30 p.m. Workout 1 serving Myoplex Original
2:30 p.m. 11 p.m.
Phosphagen Elite 10 a.m.
1 serving Phosphagen Elite 1 serving Phosphagen Elite
Advanced creatine supplement 2 whole boiled eggs
1 orange 1 serving Myoplex Original
Ron Tindall (within 30 minutes post-workout)

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Exercise
High-Intensity Cardio
Exercise 1. Warm up the first 2 minutes at Intensity
Level 5
The training techniques on Body-for-LIFE are based on universal principles
2. Minutes 2-3 move from Intensity Level
that have already produced breakthroughs in tens of thousands of people. 5 to 6
This program is precise and focused to help you enhance your energy and
clarity, enabling you to fit more into your personal and professional life. 3. Minutes 3-6, 7-10 and 11-14 work your
way from Intensity Level 6 to Level 9,
maintain for one minute.
Strength-training exercise helps you not only increase your lean body mass
and metabolic rate, and with cardio exercise, can also help change the way 4. Minutes 15-19 work your way from
you look and feel. This is why Body-for-LIFEs combination of targeted Intensity Level 6 to Level 10 (High Point
strength-training workouts and high-intensity cardio workouts can be at Level 10), maintain for one minute.
effective. 5. Minute 20 cool down to Intensity Quick Tip: For your cardio workouts, try
Level 5 for one minute. running, bicycling, swimminganything to
crank up your heart rate.
Strength-Training Exercise Guidelines 10

All Out High-Point. Go For It!


Before you begin, here are a few guidelines to keep in mind: 9

Intensity Level

2nd High Intensity Level

3rd High Intensity Level


1st High Intensity Level
8
Strength train intensely, three times per 7
6
week. On alternating days, perform cardio

Cool Down
5
exercise, three times a week. 4

Warm Up
3
Alternate training the major muscles of 2
the upper and lower body on separate 1
workout days. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Perform two exercises for each major Minutes


muscle group.
Do You Know When Youve Reached Your High-Point?
Select one exercise for each muscle group
and do five sets, starting with a set of
12 reps, then increasing the weight and 1. If you can read a magazine while on the
doing 10 reps, adding more weight and treadmill, youre nowhere near your High Point.
doing 8 reps, adding more weight for 6 2. If you can speak to the person next to you, you
reps. Then reduce the weight, do 12 more still have a way to go.
reps, and immediately go to another set
3. If you havent reached 80% of your maximum
of 12 reps of another exercise for that
heart rate (220 minus your age and multiplied
muscle group.
by .8), take it up a notch.
For each muscle group, rest for one
4. When you feel a burning sensation in your legs
minute between the first four sets. Then
and arms, you may be at level 9.
complete the final two sets with no rests
in between (this is called a superset). Wait 5. When you reach the point where you feel you
two minutes before moving on to your cant take a few more steps, or lift another
next muscle group. Complete this pattern couple of reps, congratulations, youve just hit
five times for your upper body workout level 10. Hold on for another 60 seconds and
and four times for your lower body finish with an easy cool down.
workout. QUICK TIP: Alternate weight-training
Always plan your training beforehand. and cardio workouts for six consecutive
days and rest on the seventh day.

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Bring It All Together Sample Exercises
Carve Your Chest
Example Workout Program DUMBBELL
FLYES

Monday
Upper body strength-training workout*
Sample exercises:
- Bench Presses
- Shoulder Presses
- Dumbbell Pullovers
Start/Finish Midpoint
- Lying Dumbbell Extensions
- Seated Dumbbell Curls
BENCH
Tuesday PRESSES*
20-minute high-intensity cardio session

Wednesday
Lower body strength-training workout*
Sample exercises:
- Lunges *Dumbbells may be used to substitue the
barbell. Always use a spotter.
- Seated Calf Raises
Start/Finish Midpoint
- Crunches
- Reverse Crunches

Thursday
20-minute high-intensity cardio session Develop Your Shoulders
DUMBBELL
SHOULDER
Friday PRESSES
Upper body strength-training workout*
Sample exercises:
- Bench Presses
- Shoulder Presses
- Dumbbell Pullovers
- Lying Dumbbell Extensions
- Seated Dumbbell Curls
Start/Finish Midpoint
Saturday
SEATED
20-minute high-intensity cardio session LATERAL
RAISES
Sunday
Rest!

*Follow the Strength-Training Exercise Guidelines which start


on page 16 for details on how to perform these workouts.

For a wide variety of training tools such as downloadable charts to


track your progress, visit www.bodyforlife.com/exercises Start/Finish Midpoint

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Sample Exercises (cont.)
Strengthen Your Back Sculpt Your Legs
LUNGES
DUMBBELL
PULLOVERS

Start/Finish Midpoint
Start/Finish Midpoint
SEATED
ONE-ARM CALF RAISES
DUMBBELL
ROWS

Start/Finish Midpoint
Start/Finish Midpoint

Build Your Arms Define Your Abdominals


LYING CRUNCHES
DUMBBELL
EXTENSIONS

Start/Finish Midpoint Start/Finish Midpoint

SEATED REVERSE
DUMBBELL CRUNCHES
CURLS

For more exercises to


add to you workout, visit
www.bodyforlife.com/exercises
Start/Finish Midpoint Start/Finish Midpoint

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Thomas Phillips
Lezlee Jones
2002 Champion
1999 Champion

Helpful tips for winning photos


Clothing
Please wear the same type of clothing in the before and after photos.
Swimsuits, shorts, or exercise clothes are preferred.
Please remember that if you are covering up parts of your body it will be difficult to
Nancy Fish Kenny Fernandez show your progress.
Do not cover your legs with long shorts or cut them out of the photo.

Photos

Before and After Photos Professional photographs are not necessary, but remember, this is the only way we can see your
transformation, so good, clear photos are essential.
On pages 21 through 24 of the Official Competitor Kit, youll find space to affix your before and Try taking them outside in either the morning or the late evening (when the sun is low), as the light is
after photos. Please include the four required photos (two before and two aftereach generally better for photos at that time.
showing both front and back views), plus an optional photo of your choice. Your before photos Take your photos against a plain background.
must be taken within three days of beginning the Challenge. Your after photos must be taken To ensure that your before photos turn out, DONT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO GET THEM PROCESSED!
within three days of finishing the Challenge. For example, if your start date is January 5th, you could Please submit 3x 5 or 4x 6 photos.
take your photos as soon as January 2nd, or as late as January 8th. We recommend attaching your Please stand with your arms at your sides in the before and after photos. No posing, please!
photos to the packet using double-sided tape.
Please include your whole body, from head to toe.
Try to fill the photograph with yourself. If you stand too far away it may be hard to see your great results.
Copyrighted photos will not be accepted unless a signed release of use to EAS from the photographer
is attached to the packet. All photos become the property of EAS and will not be returned. Please have
duplicates made and keep a copy of these photos. Do not send in negativesplease hang on to them and
do not lose them. Your photos may be used by EAS even if you are not selected as a Champion.

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Date of my FRONT BEFORE photo: / / Date of my FRONT AFTER photo: / /

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Date of my BACK BEFORE photo: / / Date of my BACK AFTER photo: / /

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Inner Transformation Questions:
1. What was the turning point you experienced that made you decide to compete in the Body-for-LIFE Challenge?
Chris Dunlap
2002 Runner-Up

2. What were your initial 12-week goals?

3. Did you accomplish your goals? What new goals have you set for yourself now that youve completed the
12-week Body-for-LIFE Challenge?

4. What sources of inspiration did you use during your Challenge (book, Web site, friend or family member, picture, etc.)?

5. Who would you like to inspire to enter the Body-for-LIFE Challenge and why?
Your Inner Transformation
Essay Guidelines & helpful tips
Journal your thoughts and feelings throughout your transformation.
6. If you were selected as a Body-for-LIFE Champion and could choose your reward, what would you choose?
Use your journal to help you express the change you experienced.
(Get creativeit could be anythingmoney, car, trip, helping someone else, etc.)
Practice writing your essay on another piece of paper before
transferring it into the official entry guide.
Write clearly and concisely, using only the space provided.
Judges are looking for clarity, originality, sincerity, and
leadership potential. 7. What two suggestions do you have for improving the Body-for-LIFE Challenge?

Speak from the heart, as though you were sharing your story with 1)
a friend.
2)

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Inner Transformation Essay:

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Official Rules And Regulations
OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Tips from BFL Champions


The Body-for-LIFE Challenge 2010 (2010 Challenge) is a self-improvement Challenge combining a body transformation, written questions, and an essay. The 2010 Challenge will be conducted in the United States and
will be open only to residents of the United States, its territories, and possessions, and Canada.
Many International EAS-Authorized Distributors conduct their own challenges. Residents of countries not eligible to participate in the 2010 Challenge should contact an EAS-Authorized Distributor in their area for Body-for-
LIFE Challenge details. Only EAS-Authorized Distributors (listed at www.eas.com) may conduct a challenge.
Timelines and Deadlines
To enter obtain an official Entry Kit by visiting www.bodyforlife.com and downloading the kit. Upon completing the 12-week 2010 Challenge, 2010 Challenge participants must send their completed Official Entry Kit, which
must be completed in English or French, by mail or express courier (FedEx, UPS, etc.) to: EAS/Body-for-LIFE Challenge, 3300 Stelzer Rd., Columbus, OH 43219. A completed Official Entry Kit is required to be eligible to win a
prize package. All Official Entry Kits must be postmarked or couriered within 15 days of the completion date of their 12-week program. Incomplete and illegible entries will be disqualified. All essays and before and after
photos must be your own original and unpublished story. All entries must be received by December 11, 2010. EAS is not responsible for mail delays, misplaced or lost entries. CHAMPIONS Body-for-LIFE
Participants may enter the 2010 Challenge more than once. However, each participant must complete a full consecutive 12-week program (12-week Program) in order to be eligible to win and before entering into another
2010 Challenge round. If submitting more than one Official Entry Kit, the dates of the 12-week Program to which each Official Entry Kit relates must NOT overlap with each other.
Champions will be announced on or before January 31, 2011 on www.bodyforlife.com. Participants may also send a separate, self-addressed, stamped business size envelope, which must be received by EAS not later than Champions Body-for-LIFE is the story of personal
February 28, 2011, to BFL Winners List, 3300 Stelzer Rd., Columbus, OH 43219, to receive a list of Champions.
How You Will Be Judged success from over 10 years of individuals who have
The 2010 Challenge judges will select one Champion from each Category listed on page 4 of this booklet. Champions will be chosen based upon the following criteria: outer transformation (before and after
pictures)50% of total score, and inner transformation (essay and questions)50% of total score. Six (6) Category Champions will be selected based on the foregoing criteria. The judges will also select two (2) other become Champions and successfully completed the
champions-each of whom is determined by the judges to best represent Body-for-LIFE. The likelihood of winning depends upon the number of entries received, and the quality of your entry compared to the quality of all
other entry submissions as determined by the judges. In the event of a tie, Champions will be selected based solely on the inner transformation essay and questions. Body-for-LIFE program.
Whos Eligible to Enter this Challenge?
2010 Challenge participants must be at least 18 years of age if residents of the United States, its territories and possessions, or over the age of majority in their province or territory of residence if a resident of Canada, before The book is inspirational, practical and authoritative
starting their 2010 Challenge 12-week Program. The 2010 Challenge is subject to applicable federal, state, and provincial laws and is void where prohibited.
Employees of Abbott Laboratories, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and any of their advertising, promotion and internet agencies, or consultants and contractors providing services for the 2010 Challenge, and all their immediate
with different Champions and Challengers tips for
family members, along with all those with whom they are domiciled, may participate, but are NOT eligible to win. Immediate family means any of the following: spouse, ex-spouse, defacto spouse, child or step-child
(whether nature or by adoption), parent, step-parent, grandparent, step-grandparent, uncle, aunt, niece, nephew, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister or 1st cousin. Participants in previous Body-for-LIFE or other EAS
successfully completing the Body-for-LIFE program
Physique Transformation Challenges may compete, but past Champions of any Body-for-LIFE or other EAS Physique Transformation Challenge are not eligible to win. and continuing to live the lifestyle years later.
Participants are required to use at least one EAS or Abbott Nutrition product (including Myoplex, AdvantEDGE, ZonePerfect Ensure and Glucerna* product lines) during their 12-week Program to be eligible. Save
your receipts as EAS will reimburse Champions the cash equivalent of the actual retail value (excluding taxes) of any and all EAS/Abbott Nutrition products used during their 12-week Program up to a maximum of $2,500.
Reimbursements will not be issued unless and until Challenge participants provide copies of receipts to Abbott Nutrition.
Participants may not use anabolic steroids or any strength-enhancing prescription drugs or medications unless prescribed by a physician to treat an existing medical condition (medication and medical condition must be
AVAILABLE AT
noted in the written portion of your packet). A medical note from the prescribing physician may be required. All prize winners will be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility, and may be drug and/or polygraph tested. If
any winner is under the age of 21, Abbott Nutrition reserves the right to require the signature of a parent or legal guardian on any documents.
BOOKSELLERS EVERYWHERE
Regulations and Requirements
Abbott Nutrition reserves the right to interpret these rules and, if necessary, to amend the rules at its sole discretion and without notice to individual 2010 Challenge participants. Any amendments to the rules or changes
in prizes will be published online at www.eas.com or www.bodyforlife.com. Rule interpretations and all judging decisions are final. All information and materials submitted along with your Official Entry Kit become the
sole and exclusive property of Abbott Nutrition. 2010 Challenge participant scores are proprietary to EAS and will not be disclosed. Abbott Nutrition shall have the sole right in its sole discretion to disqualify any 2010
Challenge participant without explanation for any reason at any stage of the 2010 Challenge, and Abbott Nutrition shall be fully and completely released and discharged from any liability or responsibility in this regard.
Each 2010 Challenge participant assumes all risk of injury, harm or loss of any kind arising from participation in the 2010 Challenge. Consult with your physician or health care provider before starting any new exercise,
nutrition or supplementation program, particularly if you suffer from any medical condition or regularly use prescription or over-the-counter medications. If you are not experienced with strength training, or if you are
changing your exercise program, consult with a qualified trainer or coach. 2010 Challenge participants expressly release Abbott Nutrition, its distributors and affiliated companies, and the directors, officers and employees
of any of them from all risk, loss, injury, damage or harm that may arise from participating in the 2010 Challenge. Body-for-LIFE
2010 Challenge participants must notify EAS in writing of any change of address or phone number. Champions who cannot be reached within ten (10) days at the address or phone number in their completed Official Entry
Kit will be disqualified.
Community Events
The individuals featured in this kit were competing for cash and prizes in prior EAS-sponsored shape-up Challenges and have received consideration from EAS. They achieved extraordinary results; there are no typical
results. Their photos represent extraordinary examples of what can be accomplished through an integrated system of exercise, nutrition, supplementation, and goal-setting. As individuals differ, their results will differ, Body-for-LIFE community events attract
even when using the same program.
people from all over the United States and
Submission of your completed Official Entry Kit in the 2010 Challenge constitutes your express consent and permission for Abbott Nutrition, and any of its affiliated companies, to use your name, photographs and written
responses (in whole or in part) for promotional and advertising purposes to promote EAS products, its business, and Body-for-LIFE worldwide, in any media and in any manner whatsoever, without limitation or restriction the worldbringing together hundreds of
or further consideration of any kind, and such consent is deemed given by your entry and participation in the 2010 Challenge. Submission of your completed Official Entry Kits shall be deemed your acceptance of these Rules
and Regulations (as may be amended) and your voluntary transfer to Abbott Nutrition of all right, title, and interest, including copyright, of your photographs and written responses. BFL ambassadors and enthusiasts. At these
Prizes and Approximate Retail Values
events, youll be inspired, educated, and
There will be eight (8) prize packages awarded.
Two (2) Grandmaster Champions (1 Male/1 Female). Each Grandmaster Champion prize package consists of US$25,000 cash prize, a BFL Champion leather jacket, reimbursement for the cash equivalent of the actual retail
share transformation success stories.
value (excluding taxes) of any and all EAS products purchased during the 12-Week Program for which receipts are provided to Abbott Nutrition (up to a maximum value of US$2,500), and a free home gym courtesy of
Powerblock. Also, $5,000 in store credit will be awarded to each Grand Master Champion. This store credit can be redeemed for Abbott Nutrition products on www.abbottstore.com. Total prize value for Grand Champions
is approximately US$34,000.
Four (4) individual Category Champions will each receive a prize package which consists of US$10,000 cash prize, A BFL Champion Jacket, reimbursement for the cash equivalent of the actual retail value (excluding taxes)
of any and all EAS products purchased during the 12-Week Program for which receipts are provided to Abbott Nutrition (up to a maximum of US$2,500), and a free home gym courtesy of Powerblock. Also, $2,500 in store
credit will be awarded to each of the four (4) individual Category Champions. This store credit can be redeemed for Abbott Nutrition products on www.abbottstore.com. Total prize value of approximately US$16,500 each.
The Family Group/Couples Category Champion and Large Group Category Champion prize packages will consist of a total cash prize of US$10,000 and one free home gym, courtesy of Powerblocks, a BFL Champion leather
jacket for each participant, and reimbursement for the cash equivalent of the actual retail value (excluding taxes) of all EAS products purchased during the 12-Week Program for which receipts are provided to Abbott
Nutrition (up to a maximum of US$2,500). Also each champion in the group will receive $2,500 in store credit. This store credit can be redeemed for Abbott Nutrition products on www.abbottstore.com. Total prize value for
Family Group/ Couples is approximately US$21,000 (assumes two members). Total prize value for Large Group is approximately US$36,500 (assumes five members.)
All cash prizes will be awarded in the form of a check. Prize values state approximately the recommended retail value as provided by the supplier(s) and are correct at time of printing. All prize values (or where relevant,
possible maximum value), are in US dollars. Abbott Nutrition takes no responsibility for any variation in prize values. There are many events throughout
All winners are responsible for all applicable taxes; prizes are not transferable; and there will be no substitutions for the prizes except at the option of Abbott Nutrition in the event of unavailability. All winners must sign
a declaration and release form confirming compliance with the contest rules, acceptance of the prize as awarded and releasing Abbott Nutrition and its affiliates, its advertising and promotion agencies, the contest judges the year which will be highlighted on
and their respective officers, directors, agents, representatives, successors and assigns from any liability in connection with 2010 Challenge, the entrants participation therein and/or the awarding and use of the prize or
any portion thereof. Grand Master Champions will become an exclusive endorser for EAS products and Body-for-LIFE and related products and services and enter into an exclusive endorsement agreement with EAS/ the bodyforlife.com website. Check
Body-for-LIFE. Cash Prizes for Grand Master Champions will be paid out monthly over the course of one year.
Arbitration and Choice of Law
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Except where prohibited by law, as a condition of participating in the 2010 Challenge, participant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes and causes of action arising out of or connected with the 2010 Challenge, or any prizes
awarded in connection therewith, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by a sole arbitrator in a binding, non-reviewable and non-appealable proceeding conducted in
area to attend and be inspired.
accordance with the Non-Administered Arbitration Rules of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution, 575 Lexington Ave., 21st Floor, New York, NY 10022, (2) any such proceeding shall be held in
Chicago, IL and (3) judgment upon such arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. Under no circumstances will participant be permitted to obtain awards for, and participant hereby waives all
rights to claim, punitive, incidental or consequential damages, or any other damages, including attorneys fees, other than participants actual out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., costs associated with entering this contest),
and participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and
obligations of participants and Abbott Nutrition in connection with the 2010 Challenge, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the substantive laws of the State of Illinois, USA without regard to Illinois
choice of law rules.
Abbott Nutrition does not necessarily adopt or endorse, and does not accept any liability for, any statements or claims that are made by any retailer or partner or associate, or website content that is posted on retailer or
partner or associate sites.
Failure by Abbott Nutrition to enforce any of its rights at any stage does not constitute a waiver of those rights.
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Consult with your physician or health care provider before starting any new exercise, nutrition or supplementation program.
Crucial steps to success in your
2010 Body-for-LIFE Challenge
1) Download your official 2010 Body-for-LIFE Challenge entry kitEnter the
2010 Challenge by downloading the kit at www.bodyforlife.com.

2) Take your Before photosPlace Before prints on pages 21 and 23


of this booklet.

3) Start your transformationFollow our exercise and nutrition


recommendations for best results. Questions? Call us at 1-800-297-9776
or go to www.bodyforlife.com.

4) Take your After photosPlace After prints on pages 22 and 24


of this booklet.

5) Record your inner transformationPut your transformation into words


on pages 26 through 28.

6) Send in your packet!We must receive your completed Official Competitors


Guide within 15 days of the end date of your 12-week Challenge. Send your
packets to: EAS/Body-for-LIFE Challenge, 3300 Stelzer Rd., Columbus, OH 43219.

7) Keep up the great workLook what youve done in 12 weeks! Enjoy your
progress, but continue on with your new healthy lifestyle.

Everything you need to complete your Body-for-LIFE


Challenge is at the all-new bodyforlife.com:
New interactive media and information featuring:
-Success tips
-New recipes
-Latest research
-Advice from Champions
-Special offers
Interact with other people doing the Challenge in
the Forums
Blogs with champs and Challenge insiders
Sample workouts, nutrition plans, recipes, and
more
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